Manhattan, the heart of New York City, is a focal point of global real estate interest, and its dynamic market reflects various economic, social, and geopolitical factors. Given its relative importance, here are five critical areas or factors poised to influence the Manhattan real estate market in the upcoming months. Through a combination of data-driven insights and market trends, this piece attempts to provide some indications of the potential directions the Manhattan market might take in the months ahead.
No. 1: Interest and Mortgage Rates
With the interplay between the Federal Reserve’s target rate, the 10-year Treasury yield, and mortgage rates, significant shifts in these rates can impact the Manhattan real estate market. Notice the sizable positive move in rates compared with the downward move in contracts signed. While the correlation between mortgage rates and demand is negligible, the historically significant rate movement has certainly forced buyers to reexamine affordability questions.
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